Tweets from UXPH 2018 – Navigating Design Crossroads
Been so excited to attendΒ UXPH 2018Β ever since I found out my company was sending its designers to the conference. Held on May 26 and 27, 2018 in The Globe Tower, Bonifacio Global City, UXPH: “Navigating Design Crossroads” was strategically split into 15 to 18 sessions that highlight both user experience theory and application. Sharing here my key learnings in Tweets.
UXPH is a conference that cares
You know this conference cares about your health and your happiness. They served overflowing greens, fruits, and tacos.
Thank you for including greens in the conference menu huhu. #UXPH2018 pic.twitter.com/BKUiI9iEIS
β Kindred π΅ππ― (@brevity) May 26, 2018
Tacos make people happy accdg to research*. #UXPH2018
*me pic.twitter.com/V2Cj4rVt5f
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UXPH wants to design for a better Philippines
In line with its core vision of designing for a better Philippines, UXPH has invited the Department of Information and Communications Technology through Undersecretary Mon Ibrahim. He formally opened the conference.
In his keynote, Usec Mon Ibrahim posts this challenge:
How might we help transform gov’t agency thinking to move from being rule-oriented to customer-oriented? #UXPH2018
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UX as a science
Dr. Alex Chapparo on applying theory of attention
Designer’s task is to guide the eye movement, keep user’s attention, and leverage saliency (color, design) to satisfy a user’s needs. #UXPH2018 pic.twitter.com/JYjemYnxdb
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Dr. Alex Chapparo on applying theory of attention
Look into #Gestalt rules for interface design
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You are not the average user
You are not the user. Stop designing for yourself.
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A bit of fun and networking in between sessions
Icebreaker activity. We were asked to draw how we saw ourselves and share the sketch with others. It me:
– Loves to be in the thick of things
– Always be doing things
– Can’t draw for shit#UXPH2018 pic.twitter.com/HYM1H7mrihβ Kindred π΅ππ― (@brevity) May 26, 2018
Cannot highlight it enough: user empathy is key
Rhea Guntalilib on inclusive design:
Rhea demos JAWS text to speech app. This is how PWD navigate the web. #UXPH2018 pic.twitter.com/I1hrVw8zY2
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Rhea Guntalilib shares how having PWD accessible work tools and websites increased her chances of finding employment, improving the quality of her life.
Guys. This.#UXPH2018 pic.twitter.com/zLlDjsVl3F
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UX is nothing without field research
Dr. Paul Sherman on field research soft skills:
β format open-ended questions
β when asking, avoid demonstrating what you know
β get to real users, not their bosses
β avoid interrupting and asking follow-up questions in the moment#UXPH2018 pic.twitter.com/SyZKLKlBJrβ Kindred π΅ππ― (@brevity) May 26, 2018
An effective UX designer knows how to not waste time, and recognizes feedback that matter
Henry Nahurski on managing user feedback:
On negative feedback: Don’t sweat it. Don’t get caught in it. Ask, “can you tell me more about what you don’t like about it?” #UXPH2018
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Henry Nahurski on managing user feedback:
On receiving a multitude of feedback: Ask, “that’s great, but if you were to choose one solution to move forward with, what would it be?”
It’s imperative to decide at this point while the info is still fresh.#UXPH2018
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Let’s stop calling our users “users”. They are people.
Ondrej Machart on designing for people, not users:
Quick warm-up activity: of the two images in each slide, which one makes you feel better? π#UXPH2018 pic.twitter.com/nmhGyK31xW
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This guy gets it.
“Teenagers check their phones 150 times a day. If that was my mum asking me if I’m hungry, that makes her a great mum.” β Ondrej Machart, 2018#UXPH2018
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Ondrej Machart explains the dopamine loop:
Seeking and discovering releases dopamine, which makes it rewarding. Infinitely scrolling through content builds anticipation. The unpredictability makes it more exciting.#UXPH2018 pic.twitter.com/joRrvbahks
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Bottom line of Ondrej Machart’s designing for people:
Practice conscientiousness in choosing technologies to apply to apps. What’s trending is not always what’s right. #UXPH2018 pic.twitter.com/izjGEST5WV
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I love that Ondrej used a climbing photo to describe what quality life looks like. Sums up mine. #UXPH2018 pic.twitter.com/8E56aFmCUq
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And of course drinks had to be had on the end of day 1
Taking a break from #UXPH2018 recap tweets to catch up on rum. Brb pic.twitter.com/ncwIQ7Tdzr
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Being good at listening helps how you come up with solutions
Samantha Yuen opens #UXPH2018 Day 2 with this moving reflection point:
How will you listen differently today?
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Language β not just visuals β we use in apps ultimately dictate how a user experiences it
Niaw de Leon shares scenarios where verbal design β or the simple choice of words β completely changes UX:
Do you ______ an Uber?
1. call
2. book
3. summon #UXPH2018 pic.twitter.com/rifuBBgK8fβ Kindred π΅ππ― (@brevity) May 27, 2018
An aligned understanding of UX benefits the workplace
Ben Kim on embracing a UX culture:
Be someone that embodies the values that you seek to evangelize. #UXPH2018
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Tell the story in a line
A rat that can cook. @MarioVDMeulen #UXPH2018 #storytelling pic.twitter.com/226IlUw36M
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Brevity, empathy, people
These are three words that I’ve taken home from the UXPH 2018 conference. Count me in next year.
About UXPH
UXPH2018 Design Conference is a collaborative conference that showcases the possible applications of Design Thinking in technology, business, health, government, and many other fields. It brings together design professionals, UX practitioners, and design stakeholders of these sectors to participate in a dialogue on how Design Thinking can be applied and how it can benefit The Philippines.
Source:Β https://www.uxphilippines.com/
